IXL | Graph and compare fractions on number lines | 4th grade math

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Graph

6

8

and

5

8

on the number line.

0

1

8

2

8

3

8

4

8

5

8

6

8

7

8

1

Which number is smaller?

6

8

5

8

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Graph

1

3

and

2

3

on the number line.

0

1

3

2

3

1

Which number is greater?

1

3

2

3

key idea

When comparing two numbers on a number line:

the number to the right is greater
the number to the left is smaller

solution

Graph

1

3

.

0

1

3

2

3

1

Graph

2

3

.

0

1

3

2

3

1

Look at the points on one number line.

0

1

3

2

3

1

Find the point farther to the right.

0

1

3

2

3

1

2

3

is farther to the right on the number line. So,

2

3

is the greater number.

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Comparing fractions

Lesson: Fractions on a number line

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Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

P.5Graph equivalent fractions on number lines

R.4Compare fractions using models

R.2Graph and compare fractions with like numerators or denominators on number lines

Lesson: Comparing fractions

Lesson: Fractions on a number line